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Careful packing is one of the most
important aspects of your move. Well packed household goods stand
little chance of being damaged. Also packing and labeling room by
room can help to make unpacking much less of a chore.
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Drain fuel from mowers and other
machinery, and discard partially used cans of oil, paint,
thinner, or other substances that might leak. |
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Carefully tape and place in individual
waterproof bags any jars of liquid you plan to take with
you. |
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Refillable tanks must be purged and
sealed by a local propane gas dealer. Discard non refillable
tanks. |
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Obtain a written appraisal of antique
items to verify the value. |
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Avoid waxing or oiling wooden antiques
and fine wood furniture prior to moving because some products
may soften the wood, making it vulnerable to imprinting from
furniture pads. |
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Third-party servicing will likely be
needed before moving such items as hot tubs, large-screen
TV's, and satellite dishes. |
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Talk to us about PRE and POST move
servicing of washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher,
grandfather clock, satellite dish, etc. |
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Air
Conditioners
Consult your authorized dealer or service technician on
your particular model. Some sealed units should be bolted
down.
Dryers
Check with your authorized dealer, some motors may need
to be checked and secured.
Freezers
These appliances must be completely defrosted one or
two days prior to moving. They should be dried and aired to
avoid musty odor. Safety of contents cannot be guaranteed if
not moved immediately, so it is best to empty your freezer and
plan meals that will use up perishable contents. Check with
your service technician to be sure the motor is bolted, if
necessary.
Refrigerators
Defrost and thoroughly dry your refrigerator before
moving. The doors should be left open several hours to air
after defrosting. All pans, trays, crispers, shelves, or
removable parts should be removed and wrapped individually.
The motor may have to be bolted down before moving. Do not
plug it in at the new home until it has been
unbolted.
Stoves
Stoves must be disconnected prior to pickup. Be sure
gas lines are shut tightly and capped. For electric ranges,
removable coils (and all other removable parts) must be packed
separately.
Washing Machines
Motors should be checked and secured (if necessary),
tumbler action protected and fastened in
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Office Check List |
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Is your desk empty? |
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Are your
supply cabinets cleared? |
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Are breakable items properly packed? |
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Is the equipment in your office
disconnected? |
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Are all liquids drained from your equipment?
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Have you backed up computer data? |
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Are the "Do Not Move" tags placed?
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Are your computer components properly
disconnected and labeled? |
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Are your desk pads and chair pads
tagged? |
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Is everything tagged properly or
marked? |
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Is the condition of your furniture and
equipment carefully checked and recorded? |
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Are all shelves on the bookcases labeled,
are the pegs removed and packed in a box? |
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Is your office floor plan
complete? |
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Are your new office doors
marked? |
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Are the floor plans posted at your new
location? |
 Items Not to
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Remember that all of your possessions are being
transported on public roadways and by law movers may not accept hazardous materials for
shipment. Restricted items
include: |
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Ammunition and firearms |
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Bottled gas, propane, oxygen, acetylene,
etc |
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Paint thinners, oils &
varnishes |
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Lamp and motor oils |
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Flammables, explosives &
corrosives |
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Motor fuels (gasoline, diesel, aviation
fuel) |
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Industrial chemicals and
corrosives |
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Bleach, sterno cans, aerosol cans, even
matches |
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Even if you choose to do the packing yourself, you
might still consider having our crews pack the more delicate
or fragile items, such as dishes, crystal, lamps, etc. You
enjoy the security of having these more costly items
professionally packed, while reducing your costs by doing the
bulk of the job yourself. |
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One Call is All it Takes ........
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